Groundcovers & Vines

There are many honeysuckle varieties. Among the best known for landscape use are the trumpet and woodbine honeysuckles. The trumpet honeysuckle is an evergreen plant with scarlet trumpet-shaped...

The passion flower plant is a perennial vine that is native to areas of South America. The fast growing vine is hardy in USDA growing zones 7 to 11 and requires winter protection in areas that are...

Prized for its dazzling display of iridescent paper-like bracts and tiny white flowers, this Brazilian native vine isn't too fussy when it comes to growing conditions. Plenty of sun and an...

Raising concord grapes is a process that began in the late 1800s in Concord, Massachusetts, when Ephriam W. Bull was able to get a hardy crop of the grape to grow around his home. Today, the...

Vinca forms a dense trailing evergreen ground cover that may work well in some gardens. But some people find the green woody vines an invasive plant that takes over or discourages native...

If you love the taste of homegrown grapes and have recently planted your own vineyard, you may already be aware that maintaining grapevines can be a challenge. Proper drainage, soil depths and...

Many types of mosses and lichens, including the deer moss that flourishes on cedar trees, are prized for their use in the craft and floral trade. Moss, lichen, cones and evergreen branches are...

Asiatic jasmine is a ground cover, much like kudzu. Instead of being beautiful, most people see Asiatic jasmine as a weed and a problem that needs to be solved quickly, especially if it is...

Most fruit trees and vines need to pruned regularly for optimum fruit development, and grape vines are no different. Growing grape vines can be a rewarding task, but may also be frustrating and...

Topiaries make gorgeous indoor and outdoor decorative pieces. The art of topiary design has been around since ancient times. Today, you don't need to create a topiary out of a living plant,...

Vines that cling along the exterior siding of a house are corrosive and problematic despite their pleasing aesthetic. Clinging vines discolor the exterior siding, weaken the integrity of the...

Transplanting grape vines is a delicate job that can be hard on the plants. Approach the process with care and patience for the best results.

Vinca is a type of Periwinkle that many people find quite invasive and almost impossible to control. Vinca can crowd out all other plants and completely take over a garden or even an entire yard...

Removing ground ivy, especially in large areas, requires a gardener's patience, a good strong back, and a bit of planning. Common ivy (Hedera species) is a woody, creeping vine that adapts well...